Children's cartoon series Bluey is one of Australia's most successful TV exports, with viewers in more than 60 countries around the world.
But Aussie fans are up in arms over calls to 'Americanise' the show for international audiences by including themed episodes about Thanksgiving - a U.S. public holiday that isn't celebrated in Australia.
'They don't need to meet an American dog. They don’t need Thanksgiving introduced,' one frustrated parent wrote in a Bluey online community.
Hands off! Aussie fans are up in arms over calls to 'Americanise' children's cartoon series Bluey for international audiences by including themed episodes about Thanksgiving
However, they conceded that 'a Halloween episode would be cute and relevant because Halloween is becoming a thing in Australia, especially for kids.'
Another viewer pushed back against any American influence over the ABC show.
'I hope they keep this show as Australian as possible simply because that's why we all like it. Because it’s not like the other shows. And if they change it to fit other places then it won’t be an Australian show anymore and it’ll lose its magic,' they wrote.
Debate: 'They don't need to meet an American dog. They don’t need Thanksgiving introduced,' one parent wrote in a Bluey online community. However, they conceded that 'a Halloween episode would be cute and relevant because Halloween is becoming a thing in Australia'
One American fan weighed in, saying the show should remain completely Australian.
'I don't want it to be Americanized either. Its great the way it is. I'd love to see more of [Australia's] holidays and tradition,' they said.
Another U.S. parent wrote: 'I really love that the show is based on their Australian culture because I’ve learned so much from them.
'I think I’ve learned just as many new words as my kids have.'
Local: One American fan weighed in, saying the show should remain completely Australian
It comes after reports that Bluey, which is known
